Top 10 Uses of the Internet

By Sara Wooddell

#1- Information• Internet is a valuable tool for

gathering information and conducting research

• Popular search engines include Google, Bing, and Yahoo

• You can locate information on almost any topic just by searching for key words

#2- Social Networking• We can stay in contact with friends

and family with the click of a mouse• Websites such as Facebook and

MySpace are among the most popular

• These sites also help students to network with fellow students

#3- Communication• We can send information

electronically through email• Popular email sources are Yahoo

and Gmail• Students can communicate with

each other when working on group assignments

#4- Sending Files• Users can attach files in nearly any

format and transmit via the Internet

• For example, Microsoft Office documents prepared for courses can easily be sent as attachments

#5- News• The Internet is an instant source

for obtaining up to the minute news

• Websites such as CNN and Fox News have online news websites

• Students can use the online news to stay current on world events

#6- Entertainment• Users can view video clips, watch

movies, download music and books

• Popular websites include You Tube, Itunes and Amazon.com

• Ebooks can help students access books that are not locally available

#7- Online Banking• Almost all creditors, banks and

companies have online bill paying capability and online banking features

• Websites such as Trojan Web Express allow students to pay tuition and fees with the click of a mouse

#8- Online Employment• Telecommuting is becoming increasingly

popular and allows adults to work from home online

• Businesses such as Flowers.com, Convergys and others have representatives that work entirely online

• Many students choose to work from home while pursuing a college degree

#9- Purchasing/Selling• You can buy and sell almost

anything on the internet • Ebay, Amazon.com and other sites

allow you to buy and sell items, especially textbooks

• Additionally, companies use the web to sell their items

#10- Online Education• Many adults have chosen online

education to facilitate earning their degrees

• Online education gives adults freedom to learn from wherever they are, even in foreign countries

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